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Spanish Chunks Library

Master high-frequency phrases using the 80/20 principle for rapid Spanish fluency

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Tier 3

Dar carpetazo

To shelve / To close a matter

Work & Business Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Formally closing or shelving a matter.
Tier 3

Estar en el candelero

To be in the spotlight

Work & Business Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Being prominent or receiving attention.
Tier 3

Estar pachucho

To be under the weather

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Feeling slightly unwell.
Tier 3

Estar como un roble

To be as strong as an oak

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Being very strong and healthy.
Tier 3

Tomar aliento

To catch one's breath

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Recovering breath after exertion.
Tier 3

Estar hecho una fiera

To be furious / To be in a rage

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Extreme anger affecting health.
Tier 3

Tomar el pulso

To take someone's pulse

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Medical check or metaphorical assessment.
Tier 3

Estar en las últimas

To be on one's last legs

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Extreme exhaustion or end stages.
Tier 3

Hacer reposo absoluto

To have complete rest

Health & Wellness Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Medical instruction for full rest.
Tier 3

Dar la brasa

To pester / To nag

Social Interactions Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Annoying someone persistently.
Tier 3

Hacer buenas migas

To hit it off well

Social Interactions Institutionalized Expression Advanced
Getting along very well with someone.
Tier 3

Dar plantón

To stand someone up

Social Interactions Institutionalized Expression Intermediate
Not showing up for a meeting or date.